Phonak

What makes Phonak hearing aids unique?

Phonak hearing aids, made-in-Switzerland are one of the most advanced hearing aids in the world. Unofficial reports suggest that Phonak hearing aids sales account for about 40% of the global sales in the sector. The company was the first who introduce universal Bluetooth connectivity to hearing aids. Also, the first who bring an invisible-in-the-canal hearing aid and the first waterproof hearing aid to the market.

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What improvements are in Phonak Infinio Ultra compared to Phonak Lumity?

The Phonak Sphere Ultra provides the best speech intelligibility in the presence of background noise. This is achieved through advanced AI and DNN sound processing in the Phonak Infinio family through ERA and DEEPSONIC chip, an additional chip in the premium Sphere model dedicated to AI processing. Please learn more about Phonak Audeo Infinio in this article.

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What are the main features of Phonak Infinio Ultra hearing aids?

Here are the main highlights of Phonak Infinio Ultra:

1. Unmatched Speech Clarity: Thanks to its proprietary DEEPSONIC chip, the Audéo Sphere™ provides remarkable clarity of speech from any direction. Users experience an impressive 10dB improvement in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), making conversations clearer than ever before—up to 3.7dB better than competitor devices.

2. Revolutionary AI Processing: The DEEPSONIC chip, with 53 times more processing power than existing industry technologies, employs a Deep Neural Network (DNN) with over 4.5 million connections. This allows for dynamic, real-time adjustments, enabling users to actively participate in conversations, regardless of background noise.

3. Significant Reductions in Listening Effort: Studies show that users experience a 45% reduction in listening effort and 21% less fatigue during prolonged use. This means that you can enjoy social interactions longer and with more ease.

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Is Phonak Infinio Ultra good for speech understanding?

Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra is one of the best hearing aids for noise cancellation and speech clarity in noisy soundscapes. Phonak research indicates that Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio can improve the speech signal compared to the background noise by 10.2 dB, which is one of the highest SNR improvements recorded by any hearing aid.

What is the difference between Phonak Infinio Ultra I90, I70, I50 and I30?

Please see a comparison of Phonak Infinio technology levels on this link.

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Should I choose Phonak Audeo Infinio I90 or I70, I50 or I30?

Choosing between Phonak Infinio I90, I70 (and even I50) is a choice of lifestyle and budget. If you have a constrained budget, then go with the higher level of technology that your budget allows. Keep in mind that hearing aids are a special type of consumer good. They have relatively long lifetimes (about 7-10 years) hence you need to look at your purchase as an investment. If you have a busy life, a lot of meetings and socialising in noisy spaces, the Phonak Infinio I90 is your best investment. You may not have many constraints on your budget, but you may not have a very busy lifestyle either, meaning you rarely find yourself in a conversation in the presence of background noise or competing speech such as in pubs, restaurants, coffee shops and so on. In that case, Phonak Infinio I70 might be just good enough for you. For a better understanding of your options, we suggest consulting with your audiologist. Book an online consultation here.

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What is the price of Phonak Infinio Ultra?

​Please see the price and specs of Phonak Audeo Infinio on HearingNow.

 

Do Phonak Infinio Ultra and Infinio Sphere Ultra come in rechargeable or battery-powered?

Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra only comes in a rechargeable model. It is likely that Phonak will introduce a battery-powered model too. Please subscribe to our mailing list to be informed of the technology development of hearing aids.

Is Phonak Infinio Sphere Ultra the best hearing aid on the market for speech in noise?

The fully AI and DNN-loaded hearing aid, Phonak Infinio Sphere, is one of the most advanced hearing aids in the market. Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio is one of the best hearing aids in the market for speech clarity and speech understanding in the world.

What is the life expectancy of Phonak Infinio Sphere?

Like other premium brand hearing aids, the life expectancy of Phonak Lumity is about 7 years.

Are Phonak Infinio Ultra hearing aids robust?

Yes, Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra hearing aids are rated IP68. Meaning that they both are highly water and dust-resistant. Phonak used a lot of the good learnings in developing the first and only waterproof hearing aid, Phonak Audeo Lumity Life, in the design and development of Phonak Audeo Infinio.

Is Phonak Audeo Infinio Ultra waterproof?

Phonak Audeo Infinio is highly resistant to water, moisture and dust, but it is not waterproof.

How fast does Phonak Audeo Infinio fully charge?

Phonak Audeo Infinio, like most premium hearing aids, can fully charge in 3 to 5 hours. In emergency cases, a 15-minute charge of Phonak Infio gives you 3 hours of run time. Please contact us to discuss the details of the model of the hearing aids you have in mind.

How long does Phonak Infinio keep its battery charge when fully charged?

Phonak Infinio Ultra has a run time of 31 hours, which is usually enough for most people. The Sphere model has a battery run time of 51 hours when no Spheric AI mode is used. using the hearing aids for streaming music cuts from these records. The following factors could change the run time of rechargeable hearing aids: 

1. Level of your hearing loss - The higher the hearing loss, the higher the consumption of the battery

2. The ambient temperature - The higher the ambient temperature, the faster the battery may get depleted

3. Use of streaming - The longer and louder streaming of music or hands-free phone conversation, the higher the consumption of the battery, hence the shorter the runtime
    

What is HearingNow aftercare for Phonak Audeo Infinio hearing aids?

Phonak Audeo Infinio comes with 5 years of UK warranty and aftercare (one-year international warranty). Please see our terms of warranty and aftercare here.

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Can Phonak Audeo Infinio and Phonak Audeo Sphere Infinio hearing aids be adjusted remotely?

Yes, all of our premium hearing aids, including Phonak Infinio and Sphere Infinio, can be adjusted remotely. That means that you can ask the HearingNow audiologist to adjust your hearing aids while you live or travel outside the UK, or simply if you are not able to attend our clinic in London.

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Where can I find support for Phonak hearing aids?

Please see the Phonak support page on HearingNow.